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Hashimotos and gluten free diet

I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid (and was told my antibodies were high although doctors seem reluctant to diagnose Hashimotos) two years ago and six...

I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid (and was told my antibodies were hig...

Arossi

•7 years ago

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Thank you Thank you Thankyou!

I just wanted to say a HUGE Thank you to everyone that's replied to my posts I really appreciate it. This is such a great site and very supportive to...

I just wanted to say a HUGE Thank you to everyone that's replied to my posts I r...

Greystone666

•7 years ago

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NDT - Armour/WP Thyroid/NP Thyroid/West throid/Nature Throid etc

Morning All! I was after a bit of feedback on the various types of NDT. I am currently taking Armour 2 x 60mg tabs per day. I wondered if any of you had...

Morning All! I was after a bit of feedback on the various types of NDT. I am c...

loobieloo123

•7 years ago

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Accelerated ageing / muscle loss

I've been using this site on/off for a few years and am indebted to all who have helped me improve my health and learn so much about how the body & thyroid...

I've been using this site on/off for a few years and am indebted to all who have...

Jacs

•7 years ago

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Dr Willis Winchester

Hi I'm about to book to see Dr Willis in Winchester, would any members who have seen him mind sending me a PM, just wanted a bit of feedback and what to...

Hi I'm about to book to see Dr Willis in Winchester, would any members who have...

Munchlet

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Thyroid cancer testing?

What are the best tests to see whether thyroid cancer is present? Am assuming ultrasound? Would really appreciate any guidance in this area. Many thanks

What are the best tests to see whether thyroid cancer is present? Am assuming ul...

Brimstone9

•7 years ago

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hello new here.

Hello I was introduced to this site by a friend. I just got diagnosed with hypothyroidism and I am having massive hair loss. In the shower the hair clogs the...

Hello I was introduced to this site by a friend. I just got diagnosed with hypot...

ricksmartini

•7 years ago

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TSH 8.69

Hello I'm new her. My T4 and T3 and other blood tests are all normal only my TSH is high 8.69 (it was 4.3 a year ago dr. Said it was a little border high but...

Hello I'm new her. My T4 and T3 and other blood tests are all normal only my TSH...

MarciMom

•7 years ago

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Flu jabs!!

I know, I'm a bit ahead of the seasons but I have a question for the informed collective As a life dependent on levothyroxine after RAI treatment, is one...

I know, I'm a bit ahead of the seasons but I have a question for the informed co...

Snoddyoddbod

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Help with understanding recent blood tests please!

Could somebody please help me to understand my blood test results that were taken in April this year in photo below. I asked for Vit D to be tested due to...

Could somebody please help me to understand my blood test results that were take...

Lulu23

•7 years ago

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Latest results. Should I insist on further investigation or take the levothyroxine pills?

Hi, I'm not currently on any medication and have yet to be diagnosed on the NHS due to some very bad luck. I am hopefully going to get diagnosed via an NHS...

Hi, I'm not currently on any medication and have yet to be diagnosed on the NHS ...

SimonA87

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Candida Supplements?

Has anyone had any luck controlling candida with natural supplements?

Bonnitac

•7 years ago

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has anyone heard of this?

I have add hypoglyceimic like experiances on and off for years with sudden hunger, feeling weak and wobbly and irritable. I have found avoiding caffeine...

I have add hypoglyceimic like experiances on and off for years with sudden hunge...

Hidden

•7 years ago

19 Replies

Any good Docs out there

I'm new here, but have suffered with hypothyroidism for 18 years and like many other people have never yet found the solution to feeling tired, lethargic and...

I'm new here, but have suffered with hypothyroidism for 18 years and like many o...

Missmaud1

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Hello.

Am new to web site. Looking for functional medicine practitioner in North West, does anyone have recommendations? Thank you.

Am new to web site. Looking for functional medicine practitioner in North West, ...

T3t4

•7 years ago

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Carbimazole v Levothyroxine

Had bloods last week and was FT4 13 put on 20mg Carbimazole down from 40mg to block and 100mg Levothyroxine to replace. Liver had a bad day and so have another...

Had bloods last week and was FT4 13 put on 20mg Carbimazole down from 40mg to bl...

Roderick_0707

•7 years ago

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Fetal exposure to high maternal thyroid hormone (TH) levels causes central resistance to TH in adult humans and mice

Yet another reason that we each need to be considered and treated as the individuals we are - with all the variations that implies. J Clin Endocrinol...

Yet another reason that we each need to be considered and treated as the individ...

helvella

Administrator•7 years ago

6 Replies

Levothyroxine dose increase

Hello I have now been to the doctor and asked regarding increasing my Levothyroxine dose. I went to the doc armed with the information that I got emailed...

Hello I have now been to the doctor and asked regarding increasing my Levothyro...

lynnie0123

•7 years ago

15 Replies

Graves' disease

Hi everyone I am new to this post. I was diagnosed with Graves disease in Jan 2017 after asking my GP to do a thyroid test as It was the one thing they had...

Hi everyone I am new to this post. I was diagnosed with Graves disease in Jan 2...

Suzanne1974

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Hypothyroid and hoping for a bit more info

Hi I was diagnosed as hypothyroid about 5 years ago while pregnant with my son and ever since my medication has been gradually going up. I've been trying to...

Hi I was diagnosed as hypothyroid about 5 years ago while pregnant with my son...

Pennygg

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Diabetes and Thyroid

I have been told my son now has a need for insulin as Gliclazide combined with Metformin is not having a good enough stabilising effect. I am sure we have...

I have been told my son now has a need for insulin as Gliclazide combined with M...

nightingale-56

•7 years ago

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Vitamin D - OK yet or needs to go up more?

Hey everyone, just had my Vit D retested. I last did it in Sept 2016, it was 66 nmol and although 'adequate' I was advised here that it needs to be higher....

Hey everyone, just had my Vit D retested. I last did it in Sept 2016, it was 66 ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Blood test thyroid CKD b12 D3

Just got my test results can anyone tell me the meaning of these I have all of the above on the headline be grateful for any help Test results HBA1C06 Jun...

Just got my test results can anyone tell me the meaning of these I have all of t...

angelasutton51

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Help please with test results

I have had these test tesults back. I have been on levothyroxine for about 10 years now taking alternate days of 100 then 125 micrograms. Please could you let...

I have had these test tesults back. I have been on levothyroxine for about 10 ye...

Lindat135

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Levothyroxine and IBS

I suffer from IBS and gerd and if I take levothyroxine on empty stomach first thing in the morning it really gripes my condition. What shall I do.

I suffer from IBS and gerd and if I take levothyroxine on empty stomach first th...

Gillybabe

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Armour & other NDT/Tiredness/Blood Tests Results

Good Afternoon All I was just wondering please, I have been on Armour Thyroid since the beginning of March and had to work up to my full dose over a period of...

Good Afternoon All I was just wondering please, I have been on Armour Thyroid si...

loobieloo123

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Results

Hi everyone, so I've seen my consultant and although I've told him i feel lousy hes told me my tsh is 0.60 (0.55-4.80). He's reluctant to up my dose as i don't...

Hi everyone, so I've seen my consultant and although I've told him i feel lousy ...

Lottie08

•7 years ago

19 Replies

Blood test

Hi! Can anyone tell me what would be a complete blood test for a good diagnose of thyroid problems? I'm considering paying it privatly since can't find a...

Hi! Can anyone tell me what would be a complete blood test for a good diagnose o...

Dalilafng

•7 years ago

20 Replies

T3

I lost contact with the Greek t3 supplier.. If you have updated information regarding this, please send me a pm. Highly appreciated. I desperately need to...

I lost contact with the Greek t3 supplier.. If you have updated information rega...

daniela15

•7 years ago

3 Replies

MY Dr.wants me to,stay within the range

I have been on 50gcm for a couple,of,months..TSH 1.78 and T4 15.9. She has known me for a good few years, and she said as I am 81 and feel well and she would...

I have been on 50gcm for a couple,of,months..TSH 1.78 and T4 15.9. She has known...

Hather

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for June 2017

Hashimotos and gluten free diet

Thank you Thank you Thankyou!

NDT - Armour/WP Thyroid/NP Thyroid/West throid/Nature Throid etc

Accelerated ageing / muscle loss

Dr Willis Winchester

Thyroid cancer testing?

hello new here.

TSH 8.69

Flu jabs!!

Help with understanding recent blood tests please!

Latest results. Should I insist on further investigation or take the levothyroxine pills?

Candida Supplements?

has anyone heard of this?

Any good Docs out there

Hello.

Carbimazole v Levothyroxine

Fetal exposure to high maternal thyroid hormone (TH) levels causes central resistance to TH in adult humans and mice

Levothyroxine dose increase

Graves' disease

Hypothyroid and hoping for a bit more info

Diabetes and Thyroid

Vitamin D - OK yet or needs to go up more?

Blood test thyroid CKD b12 D3

Help please with test results

Levothyroxine and IBS

Armour & other NDT/Tiredness/Blood Tests Results

Results

Blood test

T3

MY Dr.wants me to,stay within the range

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